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Defenses to Employment Discrimination - Explained

What are the defenses to Employment Discrimination Actions?

Written by Jason Gordon

Updated at June 21st, 2023

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What are the Defenses to Employment Discrimination Actions? 

An employment discrimination action is subject to numerous defenses: 

  • Bona Fide Occupational Qualification
  • Good Cause
    • Poor Performance
    • Breach of Duty/Contract
  • Lack of Knowledge/Notification
  • Compliant Seniority System
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